A Look At Workers' Comp For PTSD In Maryland

December 17, 2015
By
Wilson & Parlett

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Most workers in Maryland know that if they get injured during the course
of work, then they have the option of filing a workers' compensation
claim that will allow them to collect benefits that can be used to offset
lost wages and medical expenses.

Most workers assume, however, that workplace injuries have to be physical
in order to file a successful claim. Whether this has something to do
with how our society, in general, talks about workplace injuries or how
workers' compensation benefits are explained to workers, the truth
of the matter is that mental health conditions that manifest out of the
course of work may be covered in Maryland. Let's take a look.

Certain mental health conditions, like post-traumatic stress disorder,
are eligible for workers' compensation benefits in our state provided
the condition was caused by or in the course of employment. This is why,
as you may have wondered, some police officers in the past have been able to
collect benefits after police shootings in our state.

It's important to point out that this is not the only requirement that
must be met for mental health workers' compensation claims. The condition
must also be considered debilitating, preventing a worker from completing
their duties as they had been able to.

Because not all work-related injuries are eligible for workers' compensation, as the
Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission points out, it may be necessary to talk to a lawyer about your claim and
whether you have a right to compensation. An attorney can walk you through
the steps you need to take, helping you avoid mistakes that could cost
you access to your benefits in the future.

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